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Boulder: Tea for New Shambhala Leaders

Boulder: Tea for New Shambhala Leaders – HIGHLIGHT

story by Sarah Sutherland, Regional Secretary to the Sakyong Wangmo photos by Marvin Ross, www.marvinrossphotography.com On the beautiful early spring afternoon of March 11th, nearly 30 new Shambhala leaders gathered at the Kalapa Court in Boulder for a tea and reception with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. A similar event was ... continue
Posted March 19, 2012 by
Tea, Teachings and Sacred Texts

Tea, Teachings and Sacred Texts – HIGHLIGHT

photos and story by Terry Rudderham, Co-Director of Shambhala Media The Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo invited Shambhala leaders to a tea at Namgyal Portrang, the Halifax Kalapa Court. This gathering arose from the wish of the Sakyong that leaders of the Three Pillars strengthen their connection to ... continue
Posted March 2, 2012 by
Fun Raising at the Kalapa Court

Fun Raising at the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT

by Tune Faulkner It was a warm, balmy evening when many of us gathered at the Kalapa Court in Halifax for a fun raising event in early October at the Dignity: Governing Enlightened Society gathering. No, that’s not a typo, that’s my experience of what these events ... continue
Posted October 30, 2011 by
Butter Roasted Chicken and Dessert: Recipes from the Kalapa Court Kitchen

Butter Roasted Chicken and Dessert: Recipes from the Kalapa Court Kitchen – HIGHLIGHT

Column: Dispatches from the Kalapa Court Kitchen This is the final collection of recipes from the Kalapa Court Kitchen for you to enjoy and prepare during the Shambhala Lineage Festival. The entrees are from the collection of Machen Janos Porps and Kevin Hoagland, long-time Machen to the ... continue
Posted September 23, 2011 by
Grilled Vegetables & Sauteed Chard: Dispatch from the Kalapa Court Kitchen

Grilled Vegetables & Sauteed Chard: Dispatch from the Kalapa Court Kitchen – HIGHLIGHT

Column: Dispatches from the Kalapa Court Kitchen Gather your Shambhala family around you this weekend and embark upon a journey of preparing food served and enjoyed in the Kalapa Court! Following the soup and salad, these two vegetable recipes by Machen Kevin Hoagland and Machen Janos Porps ... continue
Posted September 22, 2011 by
Beet and Chevre Salad: 2nd Recipe from the Kalapa Court

Beet and Chevre Salad: 2nd Recipe from the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT

Column: Dispatches from the Kalapa Court Kitchen This salad of fresh greens featuring red and golden beets and topped with chevre and walnuts is brought to you by Machen Meta Maertens, who says this about her recipe and herself: “I have cooked since I can remember. As a ... continue
Posted September 20, 2011 by
A Soup: Recipes from the Kalapa Court

A Soup: Recipes from the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT

New Column: Dispatches from the Kalapa Court Kitchen In the coming week, the Shambhala Times will be featuring daily recipes that have been prepared and served in the Kalapa court. Offered at the request of the Sakyong and in observance of the upcoming Shambhala Lineage Festival, the ... continue
Posted September 19, 2011 by
Reflections on the Kalapa Court

Reflections on the Kalapa Court – HIGHLIGHT

In response to the recent appeal for support for the Kalapa Court, a number of sangha members have offered their personal stories about their experiences of meeting the minds of the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo at the court. Each of these individuals have made a generous ... continue
Posted May 11, 2011 by
Celebration of New Court in Boulder

Celebration of New Court in Boulder – HIGHLIGHT

More than one hundred Shambhalians gathered on Sunday, May 1 to celebrate the Sakyong’s new court in Boulder. The new court was purchased earlier in the year to accommodate the Sakyong’s growing family and to serve as his seat in the region. There was an atmosphere ... continue
Posted May 5, 2011 by
Crossing the Threshold of Court

Crossing the Threshold of Court – HIGHLIGHT

By Alex Day The first (and only time so far) I have been an invited guest at the Kalapa Court was after the Shambhala Congress, in Halifax, in November 2009. I was part of the Dorje Kasung contingent that had been requested to attend a thank you ... continue
Posted April 12, 2011 by
Bringing Court into our Lives

Bringing Court into our Lives – HIGHLIGHT

By Amy Conway When describing the experience of Kalapa Court, the home of the Sakyong and the Sakyong Wangmo, it’s easiest to start by describing the environment. The court is an elegant, beautiful place filled with nice furniture, rich textiles, rugs, and impeccable pieces of art. All ... continue
Posted April 5, 2011 by

Magic at the Court – HIGHLIGHT

By Jeff Grow I was invited to court for a small reception for the Sakyong and Sakyong Wangmo with the Ripa sangha in White Plains, New York. This was shortly after they had gotten married. I was a little nervous. While I had served at court ... continue
Posted April 5, 2011 by
Garden of Children and Good Cheer

Garden of Children and Good Cheer – HIGHLIGHT

On September 11, sangha gathered at the Kalapa Court in honor of Lady Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo, known to us as Jetsun Drukmo. While she mostly remained swaddled comfortably among blankets in her parents’ arms, everyone rejoiced in the sweetness of her presence. Photographer ... continue
Posted September 14, 2010 by


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